Getting from Dublin to Dingle

Am sure there is no train to Dingle. However/why do you say "all your luggage"/how much are you taking and is it all necessary/I travel with just a suitcase that goes in the overhead on a plane for 10 days/ are you taking too much?

Have you posted this in the UK section of the message board? You'll probably get more information there. I'm not sure about trains in Ireland, but commuter-type trains in Germany and other countries around it usually don't have luggage racks. Regional or international trains like ICE or Thalys will have luggage racks at the end of each car.

Trains in Ireland are very limited. A train might get you part way there, but not to Dingle. Do some searching for Buses. There is a "National" bus system I believe, but there are also private firms that cater directly to travellers and probably one that will get you to Dingle with few stops. There are (or at least was) buses that offered a "Hop=On, Hop=Off" type ticket, like a pass, a designated route and regular buses, you could get off, see an area, then get on another bus, all on a single ticket with no up front itinerary. These usually hit a number of main sites.

....meant to also add, if you get a chance, rent the recent movie "Leap Year". Funny in this case only because it is about a single woman trying to get from Dingle to Dublin. Anyone that has travelled and has been to Ireland will be frustrated by the Geographical disconnects and the obvious (rent a car?), but I always enjoy movies remotely related to places I have been or going (Though in this case, the Dingle scenes are not Dingle)

You can take the train from Dublin to Tralee with only one connection in Mallow. See the Journey Planner at www.irishrail.ie. Take the bus from Tralee to Dingle. See the Journey Planner at www.buseireann.ie.

If possible, pack light (one carry-on bag and one day pack). On the train carry-on luggage will fit in the rack above your seat. Larger suitcases will need to go in the racks/bins at the end of the car.

There's a lot more wrong with "Leap Year" than just that "Dingle" wasn't in Dingle, but the scenery is still gorgeous. If you do see it, remember it's only a movie. Yes, things can go wrong with getting from one place to another in Ireland (or anywhere) but it's nothing near as difficult as the movie makes it seem, so don't panic.

don't worry. was in ireland in september, relied heavily on the bus, it is like the train in most other european countries. on the train there are luggage compartments near the doors and of course overhead, no problem. the driver on the bus will help you with your luggage, it is easy to stow. as stated above, take the train to tralee, then bus to dingle. i went kinsale to dingle then dingle to galway without issue. it is slower than you might like. however, the views are great and the seats comfortable. have fun, be safe.

Take a 21" suitcase with wheels and a small "carry-on" that you can attach to the suitcase when walking. I never take anything bigger now days. I found my last suitcase at TJMax and choose one with four wheels.